As many of you know, our original intention was to maintain .NET Reflector as a free tool. But, after two-and-a-half years of providing it without charge, we realized that we could not make the free model work. We know that this will cause pain for some people in the .NET community, and we apologize for the change in policy.

Just as an FYI, anyone put off by Reflector freeware going away might want to keep an eye on JetBrains, makers of ReSharper (R#). Apparently they're planning on including a decompiler in R# 6, and are planning on providing a free stand-alone version:

Just as an FYI, anyone put off by Reflector freeware going away might want to keep an eye on JetBrains, makers of ReSharper (R#). Apparently they're planning on including a decompiler in R# 6, and are planning on providing a free stand-alone version:

Nah, haven't looked at it. But I'm sure others have, or will now that they're pulling the free version. That, combined with Jetbrains' move, and I think we're currently seeing redgate writing a suicide note.

I have personally never used .NET Reflector, but one of my colleagues was very pissed off about Red Gate's move and has been looking for alternatives. It's not about the $35, but is a matter of principle as they had promised the tool would be free and they are now pulling the rug underneath developers' feet. Anyhow, my colleague was happy about Jet Brain's announcement and he also came across this website http://www.keepdecompilingfree.com that I thought I'd share with you guys.